Jonathan M Ford

Jonathan M Ford, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Clinical Radiology, Surgery, Pathology, Cinematic Arts, and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Southern California. He serves as Associate Director of the Center for Innovation in Medical Visualization, focusing on advancing medical imaging and 3D printing applications in clinical and forensic contexts. His research interests include forensic imaging techniques, surgical education through anatomical modeling, and biomedical engineering innovations in medical care.

• Affiliations: Keck School of Medicine (implied by email domain), Center for Innovation in Medical Visualization.
• Key Roles: Clinical educator, surgical simulation developer, forensic imaging researcher.

Dr. Ford’s work bridges clinical practice and technology innovation, particularly in using 3D printing for preoperative planning, surgical training tools, and forensic analysis. He has contributed to advancements in age and sex estimation via imaging, post-mortem CT analysis, and pandemic response through rapid prototyping of medical devices like nasopharyngeal swabs during the COVID-19 crisis.

His articles highlight interdisciplinary collaboration, combining radiology, surgery, and engineering to address complex clinical challenges. Recent trends in his publications focus on AI applications in forensics, biomechanical modeling of anatomical structures, and improving surgical outcomes through precise anatomical visualization.

Dr. Ford has advised on grants related to medical visualization technology and forensic imaging methodologies. He collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across USC’s medical and engineering schools, contributing to both academic research and practical clinical solutions.

Labs/Teams: Center for Innovation in Medical Visualization, where he leads projects in 3D modeling for medical education and forensic identification.